Vassar College Digital Library
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Music

Clinton A. Carpenter Papers, 1923–1997 (bulk 1951–1997)

Collection Title
Clinton A. Carpenter Papers
Abstract
The papers of Clinton A. Carpenter center on his work as a composer, specifically his interpretation of Gustav Mahler's 10th Symphony. The materials include correspondence, subject files, musical scores, typescripts, Mahler-related newsletters and publications, photographic prints, press clippings, and one audio recording.
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English Broadside Ballads, approximately 1790-1850

Collection Title
English Broadside Ballads
Abstract
This collection consists of 32 English printed broadside ballads published between approximately 1790 and 1850. Most were published by John Pitts, a London printer with a shop in No. 14, Great St. Andrew St., Seven Dials. Others were printed and published by G. Pigott, T. Birt, and J. Jennings. Some were printed annonymously. Most are illustrated with a woodcut.
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Guide to the Barbara S. Buckley Papers, 1941-1959

Collection Title
Barbara S. Buckley Papers
Abstract
Collection consists primarily of musical compositions, both original manuscripts and copy prints, as well as a small volume of correspondence, press clippings, writings and biographical documentation.
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Guide to the Boris Koutzen Papers, approximately 1916-2002

Collection Title
Boris Koutzen Papers
Abstract
Music manuscripts, correspondence, and recordings relating to the life and work of Boris Koutzen.
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Guide to the Charles Gilbert Spross Papers, 1907-1982

Collection Title
Charles Gilbert Spross Papers
Abstract
Drafts of sheet music, scrapbooks,
and biographical ephemera related to Charles Gilbert Spross's career as a pianist,
accompanist, and composer.
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Guide to the Dannreuther Family Papers, 1836-1988 (bulk 1875-1925)

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Dannreuther Family Papers
Abstract
Correspondence, date books, sheet music, programs, clippings and scrapbooks relating to the Dannreuther Family, especially the musical careers of Gustav and Nellie Dannreuther.
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Guide to the Dewey Owens Papers, circa 1977-2007

Collection Title
Dewey Owens Papers
Creator
Abstract
Music manuscripts, programs, and a small amount of other material relating to Owens' work.
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Guide to the Frédéric Louis Ritter Papers, approximately 1840-1891

Collection Title
Frédéric Louis Ritter Papers
Abstract
Materials relating to the life and work of the noted composer and Vassar College professor of music.
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Guide to the George Sherman Dickinson Papers, approximately 1909-1964 (bulk 1913-1914, 1955-1964)

Collection Title
George Sherman Dickinson Papers
Abstract
Letters from George Sherman Dickinson to Oliver M. Sayler and Joan Stambaugh. Also includes three letters from Bess Dickinson to Sayler.
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Guide to the Harriet Isabel Ballintine Papers, 1881-1916

Collection Title
Harriet Isabel Ballintine Papers
Abstract
Papers pertaining to her interest in folk dances and singing games including her arrangements of music scores for dances, a notebook containing descriptions of folk dances and a glossary to dance positions, and sheet music and dance instructions she used in classes, 1881-1916, including works by Elizabeth Burchenal and Louis H. Chalif.
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Guide to the Karol Szymanowski Score, approximately 1921

Collection Title
Karol Szymanowski Score
Abstract
Holograph manuscript of 3 of the 5 songs from .
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Guide to the Mary C. Schlosser Collection of Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1838-2021 (bulk 1852-1934)

Collection Title
Mary C. Schlosser Collection of Harriet Beecher Stowe
Abstract
The collection consists of published
articles, printed ephemera, visual media, and a variety of popular culture artifacts
and realia related to American author and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe and her
most popular novel, .
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Guide to the Priscilla Morgan Papers, 1910-2014 (bulk 1945-2014)

Collection Title
Priscilla Morgan Papers
Abstract
The Priscilla Morgan Papers document the career and collaborative efforts of a New York-based international arts administrator, producer and emissary of arts and culture. The collection contains correspondence, manuscripts, subject files, travel files, maps, and photograph albums.
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Guide to the Robert E. Middleton Papers, 1939-1954

Collection Title
Robert E. Middleton Papers
Abstract
Correspondence, photographs and miscellaneous papers from Robert E. Middleton, VC Professor of Music 1953-1985.
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Guide to the Teresa Carreño Papers, 1862-1991 (bulk 1862-1920)

Collection Title
Teresa Carreño Papers
Abstract
Includes musical manuscripts of Carreño and others, such as Edward Macdowell, Amy Beach and Teresita Carreño-Tagliapietra; literary manuscripts of Carreño; letters to and from Carreño and to and from Marta Milinowski, her biographer; and a variety of scrapbooks, diaries and other materials relating to Carreño's life and professional career; Among the correspondents are Frances Macdowell, Gioachino Rossini, Edward Grieg, and Ede Poldini. There are also many articles about Carreño and programs of her concerts.
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Music Mentorship for Empowerment

Publication Date
2020-January-01
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Department or Program
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Abstract

This thesis project in education rolled out a program for training Vassar student musicians to be educators who then gave individualized music instruction to Poughkeepsie middle school music students. Great care was given to the positioning and approach to service...

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